His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office at the Amiri Diwan this morning HE Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic Dr. Nawaf Salam, and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country.
At the beginning of the meeting, HE Lebanese Prime Minister expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar and its strong condemnation of the Iranian attack on Al-Udeid Air Base, which constitutes a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter. He stressed Lebanon's absolute rejection of any aggression that threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region.
His Excellency also expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to HH The Amir and the government and people of the State of Qatar for their supportive stances towards Lebanon and their assistance during the current phase the region is going through.
HH The Amir expressed his gratitude to HE Lebanese Prime Minister for his expression of solidarity and friendly feelings towards the State of Qatar and its people, affirming Qatar's continued support for the Lebanese Republic and its brotherly people towards achieving peace, development and prosperity.
During the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them were reviewed. A number of issues of common interest, both regionally and internationally, were also addressed.
The meeting was attended by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, HE Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, and a number of senior officials.
From the Lebanese side, the meeting was attended by HE Minister of Culture Dr. Ghassan Salame, HE Minister of Energy and Water Joe Saddi, HE Minister of State for Administrative Reform Dr. Fadi Makki, HE Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny, and a number of senior officials who were members of the accompanying official delegation.
HH The Amir and HE Lebanese Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting during which they exchanged views and opinions on a number of common issues.